Welcome to DAR's online services!

Apply for a new or renew commercial marine licenses/permits/registrations and submit reports.

Individual/Business Licenses/Permits

Vessel License/Registration

  • New BFVR
    Apply for a Bottomfish Vessel ID Registration which applies to any vessel used to catch Deep 7
  • Renew BFVR
    Apply to renew and/or update a Bottomfish Vessel ID Registration.
  • New CMVL
    Apply for a Commercial Marine Vessel License. Must have a valid Commercial Marine License to apply.
  • Renew CMVL
    Apply to renew a Commercial Marine Vessel License. Must have a valid Commercial Marine License to apply.

Commercial Reporting

  • Submit a Fishing Report
    Fulfill Commercial Marine License report requirement by filing a Deep 7 Bottomfish and/or Monthly Fishing Report.
  • Submit a Dealer Report
    Fulfill Dealer report requirement by filing a weekly Dealer Report.

Fee Information

Fees can be found on DAR's website at: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/licenses-permits/

Credit/Debit Payment

Fees are payable by credit or debit card. All processed application payments are non-refundable.

Online Submission

All transactions submitted via Internet are processed as applications and are subject to verification. If the pending transaction is approved, the appropriate license, permit, or registration will be sent to you within five business days.

DAR reserves the right to refuse to issue a license, permit, or registration to any person who does not provide complete and accurate information.